According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the recent U.S. military operation in Yemen was strategically designed to achieve three primary objectives. 

The operation, led by the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier strike group, targeted Houthi-controlled areas in response to escalating threats in the region.

The first objective was to neutralize Houthi capabilities to disrupt international shipping in the Red Sea, a critical global trade route. 

The second goal involved dismantling key Houthi military infrastructure to reduce their operational strength. 

Lastly, the operation aimed to send a strong message to Iran, which the U.S. accuses of supporting the Houthis, emphasizing accountability for regional destabilization.

The strikes have intensified tensions in Yemen, with both sides vowing further escalation. The international community remains concerned about the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict.